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Prosecutor's office comments on murder of official in Salinas, Santa Elena

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Attorney General's Office confirmed the death of prosecutor José Luis M. P. in an armed attack in Salinas, Santa Elena.
  • The office is coordinating with the National Police to investigate the crime and identify those responsible.
  • Measures will be strengthened to protect and ensure the safety of prosecutors.

The Attorney General's Office has issued a statement regarding the murder of José Luis M. P., a prosecutor with the Provincial Attorney's Office in Santa Elena. The official was killed in an armed assault on Monday, August 17, 2026, in the coastal city of Salinas.

The Attorney General's Office confirmed the death of José Luis M. P., an employee of the Provincial Attorney's Office in Santa Elena, who died as a result of an attack.

— Fiscalía General del EstadoThe Attorney General's Office confirmed the prosecutor's death in a statement.

The institution condemned the act and announced it would collaborate with the National Police and its specialized units. This joint effort aims to conduct the necessary investigative and legal actions to apprehend those responsible for the attack. The primary goal is to clarify the crime and prevent it from going unpunished.

The institution expressed its rejection of the act and indicated that, in coordination with the National Police and its specialized units, it will carry out the necessary investigative and legal actions to identify those responsible.

— Fiscalía General del EstadoThe Attorney General's Office outlined its plan to investigate the murder.

According to preliminary information gathered by the police, the victim was inside a vehicle when assailants on a motorcycle intercepted him around 8:05 AM. The attackers fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene. Local authorities reported finding at least five ballistic fragments at the site, with visible bullet holes on the driver's side window. Witnesses reportedly heard several shots fired.

The victim was inside a vehicle when he was intercepted by individuals traveling on a motorcycle, around 8:05 AM. The attackers shot him several times before fleeing the scene.

— Información recabada por la PolicíaPolice provided details about the circumstances of the attack.

The Attorney General's Office extended its condolences to the victim's family and friends. The statement also affirmed the institution's commitment to implementing measures within its constitutional and legal framework to enhance the protection and security of its personnel.

In the place, at least five ballistic evidence items were found. The glass of the driver's door showed several holes from the bullet impacts.

— Juan Carlos Suárez, Jefe del distrito SalinasColonel Juan Carlos Suárez described the crime scene evidence.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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